Juvenile Defense

How should one go about hiring a criminal defense lawyer?

Has Your Child Been Charged With A Crime?

If your juvenile child has been charged with a crime, you may need the advice of an experienced criminal defense attorney. Juveniles charged with crimes in Minnesota face the same level of punishment as an adult, except that the sentences are served at a juvenile detention center. The first defense to a juvenile charge is to avoid a permanent finding of delinquency or conviction. If this cannot be avoided, then a second line of defense to avoid jail or prison time.

Juvenile Criminal Defense Matters

Typically, juveniles charged with crimes are summoned to juvenile court. Offenses in for which juveniles are summoned to juvenile court typically do not involve violent offenses. This is not to say these offenses are not serious, they are. Often times, adults being charged with these offenses face significant jail time. Juveniles may face the same penalties. These offense can range from assault, theft, driving while impaired to felony drug possession.

our criminal lawyer may help keep your child in juvenile court

There are times in Minnesota in which a juvenile case may be brought into adult court and can have even more severe penalties for your child. Which cases go to juvenile court and which cases go to adult court is determined the prosecuting attorney. That is why it is important for you to retain a Minneapolis juvenile crimes defense lawyer who understand the system and can keep your child’s case out of an adult court and in a juvenile court where it belongs. No matter where the case is in the court system, it is important that your child is adequately represented to ensure the best possible outcome for their future.

Minnesota juvenile crimes can include any of the following charges:

Shoplifting or theft

Drug related charges such as drug possession or sale

Vandalism

Burglary

Traffic tickets

Assault

Underage drinking

DWI

Disorderly conduct

Probation violation

Possession of Stolen Property

Domestic Assault

Any other juvenile offense

Penalties Facing Juvenile Offenders

Despite what many think, a juvenile crime can find a place on your child’s permanent record. Even when the record is not public, the juveniles may have to live with the conviction for the rest of their lives. Judges will still be able to access these records. For enhanceable offenses such as traffic and drug offenses, a judge can look at these records and impose a stricter penalty when the juvenile becomes an adult and is convicted of a crime. When juvenile records exist, it can be more difficult to convince a judge to dismiss charges. This is why you need a Minnesota defense attorney by your side to work with your particular case.

What you need is an attorney who is focused on having the charges dismissed. Having a lawyer who is quick to accept the penalties is not one you want to put in charge of your child’s future. You need someone who will provide a personalized touch that will ensure the best possible outcome. In other words, you need someone who is willing to fight.

Juvenile Defense Lawyer Minneapolis

If your child has been charged with a crime you need an aggressive, trusted, honest, knowledgeable attorney; Martin S. Azarian Criminal Defense, P.A. The Law Firm of Martin S. Azarian Criminal Defense, P.A. brings 22 years of experience to your case, seventeen years in Minnesota. When you retain him, you get his total of 22 years of courtroom experience. Period! What you need is aggressive representation that can achieve the best possible outcome for you. Remember, you need proper representation, so call the Minnesota juvenile defense lawyer who cares about your case by calling our office at (612) 343-9000 or call 24 hours a day at (952) 451-4987 for a free initial telephone consultation.

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